Types of Eating disorders

Student corner:   Contributed byMs Aaliya MasoodiTypes of eating disordersEating disorders are a group of related conditions involving extreme food and weight problems, but each disorder has unique signs and diagnosis criteria. Here are the first 3 of the most common eating disorders and their symptoms. 1. Anorexia nervosa:Anorexia nervosa is likely the most well-known eating […]

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What is acid reflux : common questions answered

Contributed by  Dr. Vipul Agarwal M.B;B.S  MD(Internal Medicine) Consultant physician Maitri Clinic, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India You can find me at- E-mail: vipul.msrmc@gmail.com Linkedin/ Instagram/ Facebook / Google Profile What is acid reflux? Acid reflux is when the acid that is normally in your stomach backs up into the oesophagus. The oesophagus is the tube that […]

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Top tips to fight Dementia right from the beginning.

      How to prevent Dementia? 1. Patients with chronic health conditions like hypertension , heart disease, diabetes, and obesity must focus a meticulous control of their disease as these preclude dementia in old age .2. Exercise regularly: 150 minutes /week 3. Keep your brain very active , learn new things , read a […]

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Obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD) : This is how it begins

Contributed by  Dr Arif Maghribi Khan MBBS .MD   Author can be mailed at arifmaghribi@yahoo.com  Mr Patrick (name changed ) had a pretty good childhood. His parents were loving and “normal,” like most “good parents.” Nevertheless, Mr Patrick’s father used to be very particular about certain aspects. One day Mr Patrick was walking barefooted around his […]

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Innovations in the treatment of hematological malignancies : A brief update

  Contributed by Dr Abdul Rashid Shah Consultant Hematologists Kuwait Cancer Control Centre  Remarkable progress has been made in the treatment of hematological malignancies. Until recently chemotherapy was the mainstay of treatment. Greater understanding of molecular mechanisms of growth and survival of cancer cells has led to the recognition of therapeutic targets on and inside […]

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Eating disorders : A snapshot.

Student corner:  Contributed by Ms Aaliya Masoodi WHAT IS AN EATING DISORDER?  Eating disorders come under psychological illnesses that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape.  In severe cases, eating disorders can cause serious health consequences and may even result in death if […]

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